Sr. program manager - Zeeland, United States - Randstad

    Randstad
    Randstad Zeeland, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    job summary:
    Randstad Engineering Solutions is looking for a talented Program Engineer in North American OEM to join our growing team. Randstad provides full life cycle services to multiple clients for the development of electronic products across multiple industries. This project is for a global developer and manufacturer of high-quality electronic products for a variety of industries including automotive and aerospace with facilities in Southwest Michigan.

    location: Zeeland, Michigan
    job type: Contract
    salary: $ per hour
    work hours: 8am to 5pm
    education: Masters

    responsibilities:
    Required Skills -

    Program Manager

    Automotive

    North America OEM

    electronic

    electro mechanical systems

    Job Duties -

    The Senior Program Manager is both a customer and internal facing position. This position coordinates the product development and engineering changes of new and sold business for a new complex technology by both leading cross functional teams and mentoring other program managers. Additionally, this position supports the coordination with the business and product teams in developing targets and product strategies.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    - Initiate, kick-off and lead multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.

    - Develop the program scope and assure product timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.

    - Responsible for communication and escalation of key program issues impacting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.

    - Adhere to the Gentex product development process.

    - Manage, monitor, and control cost and schedules of the assigned programs.

    - Promote commonality of manufacture for economy of scale and complexity reduction.

    - For new designs, utilize parts, methods, and practices, which are practical and realistic in actual production.

    - Works with and leads program launch meetings with internal departments.

    - Communicates and develops relationships with key customer contacts as necessary.

    - Contributes and supports development process changes and continuous improvement.

    - - Participates in supporting pre-sales activities, strategy, product definition and pulls in and coordinates with the product teams as necessary.

    Supports the development and execution of customer, technology, or regional product strategies.

    - A ""subject matter"" expert who coaches and mentors other program managers, establishes and promotes best practices in program management.

    Job RequirementsMinimum of 7-10 years of product development and/or manufacturing experience in automotive manufacturing or product development.

    - Minimum of 3-5 years of applying project/program management fundamentals in an automotive product development environment.

    - Experience managing complex electronic or electro mechanical systems.

    - Mastery of automotive standards and requirements.

    - BS/BA degree required.

    qualifications:

    • Experience level: Manager
    • Minimum 7 years of experience
    • Education: Masters
    skills:
  • Program Management

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.